SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

Students at School of Media and Communication have access to our strong industry linkages, where they are placed with some of the most notable local and international establishments in the industry during the internship programme to be exposed to actual projects.

We are internationally well-respected and a highly recognised centre for Media and Communication studies and the School has a strong foothold in two main areas, i.e. research and industry expertise. Students will receive equal recognition and certification from both Taylor’s University and the University of the West of England (UWE), UK, with the option to transfer to UWE in the final year.

Be encouraged to challenge viewpoints, explore creative ideas and concepts, and examine issues from different perspectives with the skills and knowledge gained in public relations and event management.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 - Champion in the EcoWorld Recruitment Video Competition

SOC degree students emerged as Champion in the EcoWorld’s Create Tomorrow and Beyond recruitment video contest 2015. The Champion award comes with a RM5,000 cash prize and an opportunity to work in the industry to reproduce the winning video for commercial use.

2016 - Grand Prize and 3rd Prize in the KHIND Video Contest

Our students engaged with the youth market through KHIND’s “Delivering Happiness” Video Contest

2014 - 1st Runner Up in the Shell Fuel Save Campaign

Seven degree students performed in an integrated PR and Marketing competition via a social media campaign to promote fuel efficiency and safe driving tips. They also executed on-ground activation at AvenueK Shopping Gallery.

Champions for Moving Walls Love Generator Challenge

Two teams, SOC Diploma and Degree students respectively were winners for two special categories (AmBank for Youth and Malaysia’s Resume).

FACILITIES

Audio Recording Studio

Comprises a studio and a panel control room with high quality acoustic materials and industry-standard state of the art software and hardware, for professional audio recording purposes.

TV Broadcast Studio

Well-equipped with broadcast studio cameras, digital consoles and lighting equipment specific for studio recording productions that are on par with international broadcasting industry standards.

Video Editing Laboratory

24 workstations well equipped with the latest Adobe Premier Version and Final Cut Pro that is in line with the current industry practices for video editing.

Audio Editing Laboratory

18 workstations complete with Apple iMac and Pro-tools editing software that enable students to acquire the skills and knowledge in audio editing process.

Project Room

This project room is equipped with 16 workstations for students to work on their assignments.

Adventure Arena

This is a dedicated workspace for students to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas through guided techniques taught by experienced lecturers.

Newsroom

The Newsroom is a real workstation created specifically for Journalism students to experience the working environment in a news media organization.

ProPassion Consultation Suite

This consultation suite is specifically designed for students to experience the real life challenge of a Public Relations consultancy.

TRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION

Transnational Education(TNE) is a division of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Leisure Management at Taylor's University overlooking the development of collaborations, and providing consulting services to our global partners. Whether you are looking for setting up a Franchise programme, Dual Award, expertise to start up or enhance your education business, we assist you in achieving growth and long term success.